Many people worldwide are afraid of Pit Bulls. They are no different from any other dog in the world. They are affectionate companions, generally healthy and easy to care for, people oriented, loyal to their owners, eager to please, and have a high tolerance to pain. These are some of the qualities that make them good pets. I believe that they should not be banned because 99% of issues that arise with Pit Bulls have to do with owners who are idiots (pitbulls.org).

Many people believe that Pit Bulls are dangerous and not good pets for families that have small children. They say that Pit Bulls are inherently dangerous, yet there have been a number of studies that show different. According to the American Temperament Test Society, temperament evaluations of American Pit Bull Terriers shows that this breed has a very high passing rate of 82.6%. The average passing rate for the other 121 breeds of dogs in the tests is 77% (dog bite). The breed that Pit Bulls come from has many good traits. By nature they are intelligent, fun loving, and affectionate. They may need more help, compassion, and understanding than many other breeds but they will pay you back with more love, loyalty, and fun than ever thought possible. Pit Bulls are very responsive to training and are eager to please. Pit Bulls react to their world based on their breeding and training. They are classified as having an average temperament with breeds such as the Golden Retriever actually being known to be more aggressive (defend pit bulls). Many people believe that Pit Bulls should be banned. They are already banned in a number of places that are not only here in America but worldwide. Here in America they are banned in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. Internationally they are banned in Ontario,...

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...Pitbulls and terrier breeds were created in early 19th century, for the popular spectator sports of bull- and bear-baiting. In 1898 the UKC, Britain's equivalent of the AKC, named these bull dogs the American PitBull Terrier. The AKC decided to recognize the breed in the early 1930s--but under a new name. Intending to separate it from its pit-fighting past, the AKC named it the American Staffordshire terrier, also known as a pitbull. These dogs have been used for protection not only in homes but in war, with the police and even with celebrities. Unfortunately, this same breed of dog now has a bad reputation, being called a vicious breed of dog and bully’s. I would have to disagree though, I believe that yes, there are some very mean pitbulls out there but there are also very nice and even famous ones. Not all pitbulls can be bad they aren’t born that way, they are raised that way. Saying a pitbull is born aggressive is kind of like saying a baby is born to hate.
In WW1 pitbulls were considered heroes. America's first war dog, Stubby, served 18 months 'over there' and participated in eighteen battles on the Western Front. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and...

... As an owner of an American pitbull terrier, I witness first hand how the pitbull is discriminated against on a daily basis.
C. Audience Relation
How many of you enjoy being categorized by the way you look? Just as we, as people, are evaluated, all animals need to be evaluated by its own qualities, not their appearance.
D. Central Idea
Today, I would like to take the time to refute the falsely made claims that have been made against the pitbull breed and provide you with some information and instances that will hopefully shed some light on their true character. We will be discussing the decline of the pitbull, the biggest pitbull fallacy, and the role the media has played in tainting the breed.
Transition: Let’s begin by discussing the decline of the American pitbull terrier.
II. MAIN IDEA #1: The American pitbull terrier was once the most popular dog in the beginning of the 20th century, so what exactly went wrong? How did this breed become so misunderstood?
A. Far from being deemed a “killing machine” on four legs, pitbulls were once THE American favorite during the early half of the century.
1. During WW1, pitbulls were even pictured...

...﻿Many people don’t know the history of the pit-bull or where this breed comes from; they just go with the common misconception of the dog.
The legal definition of a pitbull is a class of dogs that of which includes the following breeds: American pitbull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog and any other pure bred or mixed breed dog that is a combination of these dogs. Weight and shape can vary significantly amongst pitbulls, from 35 to 100 plus pounds. Today’s pitbull is a descendant of the original English bull-baiting dog.
These dogs were bred to bite and hold bulls, bears and other large animals around the face and head. When baiting large animals was outlawed, people turned to fighting their dogs against each other instead. The larger, slower bull-baiting dogs were crossed with smaller, quicker terriers to produce a more agile and athletic dog for fighting other dogs. Some pitbulls were selected and bred for their fighting ability. Which means that they may possibly be more likely than other breeds to fight with dogs. It doesn’t mean that they can’t be around other dogs or that they’re unpredictably aggressive.
Other pitbulls were specifically bred for work and...

...Professor Kaefer
English 1B
3 March 2013
PitBulls: Misconceptions and the Truth
PitBulls, one of the American societies famous bully breeds is too often stereotyped as malicious animals, but that stereotype is false due to evidence that pitbulls can be just as loving as the iconic golden retriever. According to the American Temperament Test, which is a test that focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, friendliness and self-preservation in the face of a threat shows that PitBulls have a temperament of 86.8%, (American Temperament Test Society) a much higher percentage than other breeds which justifies that these animals can withstand a higher tolerance of aggressiveness. If this is the case, why are PitBulls one of the most discriminated dog breeds in today’s society?
Due to irresponsible owners, PitBulls have been labeled cruel and violent animals, leading people to be frightened for themselves, their children, and their pets. By experience and owning a pitbull for oneself, people would begin to understand something entirely different. PitBulls are a misunderstood breed; they are one of the most loving and loyal breeds that deserves a fair chance just like any other dog...

...For The Love of PitBullsPitbulls are just like any other loyal breed of dog. Just like the other breeds, pitbulls are only dangerous if they are raised to be dangerous. According to the AVMA, it is “mostly the owners, not the dogs, who are to blame for any bad behavior.” (“Ban PitBulls?”). Pitbulls are wonderful companions and friends.
Thepitbull breed originates from England in the 1800s. These precious animals were initially raised and trained to fight for entertainment. Around “1835 England outlawed the gruesome entertainment of dog fighting.” Not long after, organized dog fighting became very popular in the United States around the Civil War era. Back then, the United States did not have any laws against these inhumane acts. “The United States finally outlawed dog fighting in the 1970s.” One of the good things that came out of breeding dogs for dog fighting was the loyalty to their owners. This all comes back to how the dog is trained and raised. (Huemer, para 2).
There is so much media propaganda on pitbullsbeing the most vicious breed of dog and temperamental. This in turn, is making people more and more afraid of this wonderful breed of dogs. Usually when one hears about a pitbull, it is bad news. It is always a...

...Pitbulls are a Misunderstood Breed
Pitbulls are the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. When people hear the word pitbull they automatically think of dogs fighting and attacking. When people say "pitbull" they're usually referring to a range of breeds and, often, a mixed-breed dog. (Lawrence, C Louisville Magazine Feb 2007) People think they are a very dangerous breed of dog. Because of this, some areas do not allow pitbulls and breeds like them. Pitbulls are the leading culprit of dog bites in America, but on the other hand, they are the gentlest dogs people will ever meet. The National Canine Temperament Testing Association tested 122 breeds of dog and Pitbulls placed the 4th highest with a 95% passing rate. (http://atts.org Feb 2012) With this fact it can only be how the dog is raised. People who own Pitbulls should be obligated to train their dog well. With any dog you need to train it so the owner has the upper hand. Owners need to know that they have to be dominant and for their dog to be obedient towards their orders. The dog comes second to themselves. Pitbulls are one of the most gentle of the...

...PitBull Prohibition
Tell me, what is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions a PitBull? I can't speak for everyone, but most of you didn't think of some cute, cuddly, playful puppy. Most of you envisioned a savage, snarling, devil dog, chained to post in an abandoned yard totally focused on tearing you to shreds. Such stereotypes are created and amplified by scandalous media reports which contribute greatly to societies' growing fear of these dogs. Fear implores a responsibility for the government to protect its people. So, PitBulls are being killed as a result of ignorance and fear, while dog bite related injuries and fatalities continue to rise because the true cause, irresponsible owners, is overlooked.
The public has been manipulated to believe all PitBulls are vicious. The medias' eagerness to report the latest stories, and gain viewer interest ratings, provides us with stories fabricated with inaccurately identified breeds and false facts using exaggeration and unexamined evidence such as:
Cortland PitBull Mauling Death WBNG.com (Channel 12) Dec. 9, 2002
[The victim died from blunt force injury. It was later revealed that the victim
was beaten to death by an acquaintance over a drug debt.]
and doesn't fully investigate, or purposely ignores, critical contributing factors...

...Dogs
When many people see a pitbull or the breed is mentioned they instantly stereotype them as being aggressive and monstrous beasts, this however is not the case as all! Pitbulls have been breed over the years as fighting dogs. The owners have raised them to be extremely violent and attack other dogs by treating them harshly and training them to do so at a young age. However, over the years people have wrongfully stereotyped pitbulls because their owners have trained them to be violent. The only dogs that do are the ones that have been trained to do so by humans. The humans are the ones who have created this so called “monstrous beast”. Pitbulls are the world’s most misunderstood breed of dogs that have been wrongfully stereotyped against for many years.
It is a myth that pitbulls are genetically driven to kill people. “Dogs are not machines; they are living organisms. Like all living organisms, a dog’s behavior is influenced by both genetics and environment. How a dog owner manages his or her dog will determine whether the dog becomes a danger to humans. No dog is driven entirely by genetics to attack people, and no dog breed has been created or bred into such a state that all dogs of the breed are compelled to attack people. Dogs that are raised as beloved family pets do not kill people.” This statement above...